{"id":21622,"date":"2014-04-29T07:51:52","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T11:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=21622"},"modified":"2020-02-15T02:45:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-15T07:45:40","slug":"what-to-pack-in-a-hospital-bag-for-labor-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/what-to-pack-in-a-hospital-bag-for-labor-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack in a Hospital Bag for Labor & Delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ll be 39 weeks pregnant on Friday and am starting to understand that this means baby girl could arrive sometime soon. Of course, being that I feel really great and was induced at 10 days past due with Hailey, I\u2019m a little jaded about her truly coming soon. In a late nesting fit yesterday, I decided to pack the bag for the hospital. I\u2019m not so secretly hoping to have one of those \u2018this is it!\u2019<\/em> moments and rush out the door, so in order to entice fate, I am now packed and ready to go!<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

Depending on the type of labor you are after and your personal needs and preferences, what you pack will differ, but here\u2019s a look at what I\u2019ll be bringing with me\u2026<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

A couple baby outfits in different sizes (newborn and 0-3), socks, headbands (for fun!) and a blanket to put over her when coming home.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/span>: I bought Hailey a fancy coming home outfit, but never really used it or even have a picture of it, so I opted to skip it this go \u2018round. We will be delivering at the same hospital that Hailey was born at, so I know they provide diapers, wipes and other baby necessities.<\/p>\n

May also consider<\/span>: Baby book, personalized beanie (if you don\u2019t want to use the hospital one)<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

Snacks, small shampoo and conditioner that can be tossed\/left behind, disposable razor, make-up removing\/face cleaning wipes, favorite body lotion and lip moisturizer (hospitals are dry!), disposable nursing pads and lanolin cream (just in case your hospital doesn\u2019t carry it).<\/p>\n

Notes<\/span>: Hospitals usually provide shampoo and lotion, but I wasn\u2019t wild about it last time. The nursing pads may be a but premature since it can take a couple days for milk to come in, but since my arrived fast and furious last time, I want to be ready.<\/p>\n

May also consider<\/span>: Shot blocks or energy chews for labor, magazines, a towel if you think you\u2019ll want a big, fluffy one for after showering<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

Nursing bras or tanks (I\u2019m so excited about my new Bravado tank and bras<\/a>), comfy lounge clothes (a size larger than normal), undies I don\u2019t mind donating to the cause, socks for cold rooms and floors. Just like baby\u2019s clothes, all of my stuff has been washed in my favorite gentle and green laundry detergent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/span>: Last time I loved the hospital\u2019s mesh undies for post-delivery, but decided to bring a couple larger pairs of my own just in case.<\/p>\n

May also consider<\/span>: Flip flops for the shower, more real clothes (still large and comfy) if you are expecting lots of visitors.<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

Nursing pillow, make-up, hair comb\/brush and extra hair ties, vitamins<\/a>, and a going home (maternity) outfit for mom.<\/p>\n

May also consider<\/span>: a pillow from home to be more comfortable (in a non-white pillow case so it doesn\u2019t get mixed up with the hospital\u2019s pillows), glasses if you wear them, birth plan (if you have one)<\/p>\n

\"what's<\/a><\/p>\n

Cameras, chargers and phone.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/span>: I like to take a lot of pictures and my biggest labor fear is my camera dying (I\u2019m kidding\u2026).<\/p>\n

May also consider<\/span>: Computer or tablet (I decided against bringing my computer for fear that I\u2019d use it), a notepad or journal to write about the experience.<\/p>\n

Optional Others<\/span>:<\/p>\n